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CPSC oversees more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, juvenile gear, electronics, recreation equipment — and announces recalls jointly with manufacturers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversees the safety of more than 15,000 categories of consumer products — toys, baby gear, kitchen appliances, furniture, recreational equipment, electronics, batteries, and most household goods. CPSC excludes anything covered by another federal agency: food, drugs, cars, firearms, boats. If it's something a household buys and uses, and no other agency owns it, CPSC owns it.
Unlike FDA and USDA, the vast majority of CPSC recalls are voluntary corrective actions negotiated between the agency and the manufacturer. CPSC publishes the joint announcement on its press-release feed; that's what The Recall Desk ingests. Hazards skew toward fire risk (especially lithium-ion batteries and small appliances), choking risk for juvenile products, fall risk for furniture and infant carriers, lead-paint violations on imported goods, and recently a rising count of magnet-set ingestion recalls.
The announcement always lists the model number, the date range of affected units, where the product was sold, and the remedy — usually a free replacement, a refund, or a free repair kit. If you bought a recalled product, save the receipt and check the manufacturer's website for the claim form before disposing of the item.
Buddy L is recalling metal clamps for above-ground pools that can cause cuts if installed incorrectly. Consumers should stop using the clamps and call for free replacements.
Dakin Inc. is recalling approximately 66,500 Big Top Playmates toys because small pom poms can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
GT Bicycles is inspecting and repairing forks on 1995 GT Aggressor models because they could break during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Playskool is recalling 123,000 1-2-3 Swings because the restraint shield may not lock, allowing children to fall and sustain injuries.
HSN Marketing is recalling approximately 61,000 Juice Master Chef's Choice electric juicers because the plastic cover and wire mesh basket may crack or shatter if not properly placed.
Consolidated Stores Corp. is recalling 38,000 wooden puzzles sold at Big Lots and All For One stores because small pieces pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and 11 manufacturers are recalling over 320,000 wooden bunk beds because top bunk openings may trap young children's heads.
Paci-Faces is recalling about 35,000 character-themed pacifiers sold by Target because the nipple can separate from the shield, posing a choking risk to young children.
New Creative Enterprises is recalling 100,000 electric potpourri cookers due to an electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the items and return them for a refund.
Monarch Industries is recalling approximately 250 well pumps due to an improper connection that leaves the unit ungrounded, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Philip Morris is recalling approximately 500,000 Parliament key chains distributed in the northeastern U.S. and Florida because they contain liquid petroleum that poses a hazard to young children.
Playskool is issuing repair kits for 1-2-3 Swings that can tip over due to missing plastic ties, causing children to fall.
Glass Dimensions is recalling approximately 1,082 Satellight Oil Candles sold nationwide in early 1994 because they may leak fuel and catch fire.
Protective Technologies International is recalling 25,000 Jaguar bicycle helmets because the liners failed head impact tests and may not prevent injuries.
West Bend is recalling 425,000 automatic breadmakers because a faulty circuit board can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact West Bend for a free repair.
Fasco Consumer Products is recalling approximately 661 Dayton Model 4E154 Electric Ceiling Heaters because heating element terminals could expose consumers to fatal electric shocks or fires.
Cottontail Originals is recalling 840 infant and toddler garments because wooden buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Fireplace Technologies is providing free retrofit kits for LockTop Damper and Cap sets because soot buildup may cause the vent to close during chimney fires, potentially forcing smoke and carbon monoxide into homes.
Kmart is recalling 148,990 Basic Designs adjustable office chairs because the seat post may separate from the base, causing the user to fall.
Zoll Woodworks is recalling 1,993 wooden Fudge Pop and Lolly Pop rattles because the handles may present a choking hazard for young children.
Bazaar Inc. is recalling about 57,000 vinyl squeeze toys because the squeak mechanism can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Division Sales is recalling about 7,000 Funtasty toy boats because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should return the toys for a full refund.
Sanitoy is voluntarily recalling 21,200 Rolling Ball Rattle Teethers because the handle can fit down a child's throat, posing a choking risk.
Hebron Imports is recalling approximately 925 Pom Pom Drum toys because small plastic balls can separate and create a choking hazard for young children.
CPSC and manufacturers are repairing over 10 million zippered bean bag chairs to prevent child suffocation and choking.